A majority of these children do not attend school due to adverse conditions.

Children burdened by war

Award-winning photographer Muhammed Muheisen captured Afghan children living in a slum on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for over 30 years. Pakistan is home to the world's second largest refugee population, with a total of 2.5 million Afghans living there, many of whom enter the country illegally.

Children burdened by war

Award-winning photographer Muhammed Muheisen captured Afghan children living in a slum on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for over 30 years. Pakistan is home to the world's second largest refugee population, with a total of 2.5 million Afghans living there, many of whom enter the country illegally.Award-winning photographer Muhammed Muheisen captured Afghan children living in a slum on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for over 30 years. Pakistan is home to the world's second largest refugee population, with a total of 2.5 million Afghans living there, many of whom enter the country illegally.